ASTM D642

Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers and Unit Loads

Summary

This test method is used to evaluate the compressive resistance of shipping containers, container components, or both. The method can be used to measure the ability of the container to resist external compressive loads when applied from various angles and directions and evaluate the container itself, its components, the internal contents or any combination of the previous.

Test Details

Compressive resistance can be evaluated through fixed- or swiveled-platen-type testing machines.

Fixed-platen-type testing machines – edge-to-edge and corner-to-corner orientation testing is required on specimens and cause corrugated packaging to fail at their strongest point

Swivel-platen-type testing machines – cause corrugated packaging to fail at their weakest point